Overview

Written from the perspective of someone with insider knowledge, this book provides insight into the way Canadian law firms recruit. Wendy Griesdorf, former director of career services at Osgoode Hall Law School, reveals everything aspiring and new lawyers need to know about securing summer, articling, or associate positions, including how to research a law firm job, how to apply and interview, and how to succeed once hired. The book offers detailed information on the different recruitment cycles in Canada (including on-campus interviews), guidelines on the preparation of an effective resume and cover letter, strategies for developing successful interviewing techniques, and tips on networking. It includes resumes and cover letter samples, examples of interview questions, as well as a personal workbook designed to help students and associates analyze their skills and interests and formulate their career goals. This book is designed for law students and new lawyers.

Full Product Details

Author:   Wendy Griesdorf
Publisher:   Irwin Law Inc
Imprint:   Irwin Law Inc
Dimensions:   Width: 20.30cm , Height: 0.80cm , Length: 26.70cm
Weight:   0.356kg
ISBN:  

9781552210956

ISBN 10:   1552210952
Pages:   156
Publication Date:   07 September 2004
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  College/higher education ,  Professional & Vocational ,  Tertiary & Higher Education
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Out of stock  
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Table of Contents

Preface CHAPTER 1: Preparation Resumes and Cover Letters CHAPTER 2: Interviews Fifty Points on Interviewing Professionalism in Interviews Physiology and the Interview CHAPTER 3: First Year Recruitment Cycles for First-Year Law Students Legal Research and Writing CHAPTER 4: Second Year Second-Year Summer Jobs On-Campus Interviews (OCIs) for Positions with Law Firms in Toronto Other Second-Year Summer Jobs CHAPTER 5: Third Year Beginning Your Articling Job Search Articling in Another Province CHAPTER 6: Articling How to Excel at Articles CHAPTER 7: Associate Positions A Framework for an Associate Job Search The Associate Job Interview CHAPTER 8: Practice Management and Organization CHAPTER 9: Samples Sample Resume and Analysis Sample Cover Letter and Analysis Sample Cover Letter Sentences Sample Interview Questions Sample Practice Areas Sample Law Office Structures and Traditional Law Careers Sample Organizational System Sample File List Sample Telephone Log CHAPTER 10: Personal Workbook Personal Background General Areas of Interest Emerging Areas of Interest Advanced Areas of Interest Research and Information Integration Network Building Work Environment, Work Style, and Career Goals Core Messages Tactical Strategies for Improvement Budget Deadlines and Send by Dates

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